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In a tragic incident on Monday morning, three elephants, including a cub, lost their lives after colliding with a parcel train in the Rajabhatkhawa forest of Alipurduar. The abrupt appearance of a herd of elephants on the tracks from Alipurduar to Siliguri led to the collision, despite the train driver's efforts to stop in time.
The casualties include a full-grown adult, a half-aged elephant, and a cub, marking a devastating loss for the local wildlife. Upon receiving news of the incident, officials from the Forest Department and Railways promptly arrived at the scene to assess the situation and determine further actions in response to the tragic collision.
The Forest Department is now actively involved in addressing the aftermath of the incident and investigating measures to prevent such tragic wildlife accidents in the future. The collision highlights the ongoing challenges of coexistence between expanding human infrastructure and the natural habitats of wildlife in the region, emphasizing the need for comprehensive strategies to ensure the safety of both humans and animals in shared spaces.
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